2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2005 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2005 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,155 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (269 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 821 kg more than 2005 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (373 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Octavia. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Octavia.
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2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2005 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Skoda |
Model | TrailBlazer | Octavia |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4155 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 269 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2153 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 55 L |